Yield and Process Control Automation Engineer

Role Overview Life at Intel Foundry Back‑End Automation team (BEA) is hiring a highly skilled Senior Automation Systems Integration Engineer to lead the requirement definition, design, development, and deployment of automation software supporting TD and high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing operations. This role focuses on integrating factory systems—including equipment control, production activity control, MES, yield management, and SPC systems—to optimize throughput, improve product quality, and enhance operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Architect, develop, and deploy automation solutions with partner organizations across wafer prep, die prep, and assembly test manufacturing. Interface with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, automated manufacturing execution systems and partner organizations. Partner with manufacturing, equipment engineering, IT, process engineering, and quality teams to understand business needs and translate them into automation solutions. Design and implement real‑time communication interfaces using SEMI standards (SECS/GEM, GEM300). Maintain and improve software architecture, ensuring scalability, robustness, and maintainability. Lead root‑cause analysis and system‑level debugging for complex integration issues. Lead technical discussions, provide mentorship to junior engineers, and drive best practice adoption across the automation team. Explore emerging business disruptions and trends in the industry with the objective of identifying opportunities to influence and intercept internal product roadmaps with specific product and/or feature responses. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field. 7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing automation, systems integration, or related areas. 5+ years’ experience with database systems (such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL). 5+ years’ experience with yield management systems (YMS), statistical process control (SPC), and automated yield/SPC workflows. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field. Hands‑on experience with SEMI communication standards (SECS/GEM, EDA/Interface A, GEM300). Strong debugging and data analysis skills, especially in complex production environments. Experience in 300mm manufacturing environments. MES300 and/or Workstream experience is a plus. Experience collaborating with yield engineering teams to enhance automated analytics for scrap reduction, drift detection, and process health monitoring. Understanding of factory KPIs (OEE, cycle time, throughput, yield). Benefits Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, retirement, and vacation benefits. For detailed information, refer to Intel’s benefits portal. Work Model On‑site presence required. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intel Corporation